Graham argues targeting Iran and oil refineries will secure hostage deal

Published September 1, 2024 10:44am ET



Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said he was “heartbroken, devastated, mad” about the news of six Israeli hostages being killed by Hamas overnight. He argued the only way to secure the safe release of those remaining in captivity is to target Iran.

“Hamas could care less about the hostages or the Palestinians, and if you want the hostages home, which we all do, you have to increase the cost to Iran,” Graham said while appearing on ABC’s This Week. “Iran is the great Satan here. Hamas is the junior partner.”

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